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I-CAR Develops and Conducts Training for All-Aluminium Audi A8

To prepare for the program, I-CAR Tech Centre Technical Specialist/Trainers Joel McClung and Nathan Rebarchik attended a train-the-trainer program conducted by Audi in Neckarsulm, Germany.

Using the train-the-trainer materials received in Germany, the Tech Centre staff developed the customized two-week Audi A8 program. During the first week, participants will learn about Audi aluminium welding technology. They will then prepare and test for the TÜV Aluminium Welding Certification. Week two consists of Audi A8 Body and Structural Repair, which covers A8 design and construction, damage analysis, structural repair guidelines, riveting and adhesive repairs, cosmetic panel repairs, and a discussion of mechanical and restraint systems. To offer the best learning environment, a complete Audi A8 repair bay has been installed at the I CAR Tech Centre just for the training program.

Each of the two-week training programs will allow six students per session with extensive “hands-on” exercises. Potential students must enter into this program through Audi of America. Two additional 2004 training sessions are already scheduled for the fall, with additional sessions to follow in 2005. Several one-week training programs to re-certify existing A8 technicians will begin in 2005.

I-CAR Tech Centre Video Production and Research Manager Bob Wipf said, “Our objective is to help Audi of America deliver this important training to its North American market and allow I CAR to learn more about the vehicle-specific repair processes used on the all-new Audi A8. Learning early about how the Audi A8 is constructed and which repair procedures are recommended allow us to make sure that future I-CAR and I-CAR Education Foundation training is on target for the collision industry.”

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